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- Disagreements over the speed of AI development factored into Sam Altman's brief ousting at OpenAI.
- It's highlighted a broader debate in Silicon Valley about how to approach artificial intelligence.
- Some say AI development should be sped up, but others recommend proceeding more cautiously.
Sam Altman's brief ousting as OpenAI CEO didn't just thrust the company further into the global spotlight amid reported personality clashes. It's also highlighted a bigger ethical debate in Silicon Valley: how fast companies should move when pushing out AI technology.